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Amir

Young
Male
Medium

Retriever

About Amir

South Portland, ME

Breed

RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Short

Apricot / Beige

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Amir’s Compatibility

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Amir's Story

Amir - a playful, wiggly little pup with a heart full of love and a nose ready for adventure! He was born in March 2025 and is still a big baby. He was left behind at the rescue because we didn't have a foster home for him when his siblings Amos, Andrew and mom Amelia were brought up. But, now it's Amir's turn to come north. This whole litter has been a joy to be around and everyone is raving about how sweet they are and Amir is no exception. Amir will be brought to Maine when we have a foster home for him, or when he is adopted, which ever come first. Don't miss out on this sweet boy. Siblings: Amos, Andrew, Marley, Ginger. PLEASE NOTE - We will check your veterinary reference, to ensure that current and prior dogs have a history of being kept up to date on rabies and distemper, Current pets must by spayed/neutered. YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar. Adoption fees: Through 6 months of age $450; 7 months to through 5 years $400; 6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500; 9 years and older $250: bonded pairs are $300 This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning Pending Adoption. This dog is in foster care locally, ONLY if Maine is listed next to the dogs name; otherwise, the dog is still waiting with our partner rescue for an adoption or foster home in New England. All dogs have a current Health Certificate for transport. All imported dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to getting on transport.ve had annual heartworm tests and are on heartworm preventative.

Amir - a playful, wiggly little pup with a heart full of love and a nose ready for adventure! He was born in March 2025 and is still a big baby.

He was left behind at the rescue because we didn't have a foster home for him when his siblings Amos, Andrew and mom Amelia were brought up. But, now it's Amir's turn to come north.

This whole litter has been a joy to be around and everyone is raving about how sweet they are and Amir is no exception.

Amir will be brought to Maine when we have a foster home for him, or when he is adopted, which ever come first. Don't miss out on this sweet boy.

Siblings: Amos, Andrew, Marley, Ginger.

PLEASE NOTE - We will check your veterinary reference, to ensure that current and prior dogs have a history of being kept up to date on rabies and distemper,
Current pets must by spayed/neutered.

YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrli

How To Adopt

Amir was listed as Adoptable by Almost Home Rescue of Maine

How can I adopt Amir?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Almost Home Rescue of Maine. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Amir is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Almost Home Rescue of Maine for details on the pet.

When can I meet Amir?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Almost Home Rescue of Maine will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Amir, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Almost Home Rescue of Maine, and they'll be happy to help!

Almost Home Rescue of Maine's Adoption Policy

We do not accept any undecided applications and we do not create waiting lists. First come first serve, if the application fails for any reason, the dog will be listed as available again. VET REFERENCE: Please call your veterinarian to authorize them to release information to Almost Home Rescue. See below for what we look for. LANDLORD REFERENCE AND APPROVAL: If applicable HOME VISIT: After steps 1 and 2 are complete, you will be contacted directly by a volunteer to conduct a brief (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your questions) home visit. Don’t clean up! Easy and comfortable, we promise! APPROVAL: After steps 1-3 have been completed, you will receive an email approval letter outlining particulars about payment and pick up, as well as tips on homecoming, socialization and training. PAYMENT: Our adoption fees are: Through 6 months of age $450 7 months to through 5 years: $400 6 years and under 9 years: $325 bonded pairs are $500 9 years and older: $250 bonded pairs are $300 The adoption fee is due at the time of approval. We accept Paypal or money orders for payment, no cash or personal checks please. Vet References: Your application should contain the name your account is in. If you have multiple animals or multiple vets, please include all the names of your vets and account names, all pets in the home, all pets cared for in the past, their breeds and the dates they lived with you. If they passed away, please put the year. All current dogs (& historically) should be up to date with Rabies, Parvo, Distemper and Heartworm Preventative (Lyme is now always recommended by AHR). Cats should have rabies and distemper vaccinations. Feline leukemia tests are recommended. Rabies is required by Maine State Law. Vet references should also show a history of up to date vaccinations and, if applicable, a history and ability to care for sick or injured pets. Out of State or Long Distance Adoptions We do accept application from renters. Renters must provide a record of a positive stable rental history, landlord phone number and approval, as well as your plan to keep this dog for its lifetime if your rental unit becomes unavailable in the future. What does My Adoption Fee Pay for? Included in your fees are the following: Vaccinations: Rabies (3 months and older) DHLPP, Bordatella, if imported, and de-worming Spay/neuter Frontline/Advantage (flea and tick preventative) or Capstar Heartworm preventative — current at time of adoption Microchip Interstate health certificate (if imported) Transport fee included in the adoption fee If (and there usually isn’t) there are any funds left over from your fee after paying all the bills associated with your dog, the funds will go toward extra vet bills incurred or other organizational expenses and help to sponsor a foster dog that must go into foster care. We are an all volunteer rescue, with no employees, so none of the excess funds are used to pay salaries. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net

Our Mission

Almost Home Rescue is an all-breed canine rescue group. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs, most of which are in shelters. Our policy is to rescue for life and if any of our rescued dogs cannot stay with their adoptive fam...